OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST - INPATIENT (40 HRS/WK DAYS)

Riverside Healthcare • Kankakee, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Occupational Therapist at Riverside Healthcare evaluates and treats patients experiencing challenges with mobility, function, and daily living skills due to injury, illness, or disability. The therapist develops individualized treatment plans, collaborates with healthcare professionals, and guides patients toward improved independence and quality of life as part of the rehabilitation team.

The role includes direct patient care across inpatient, outpatient rehabilitation, and acute settings, as well as participation in quality improvement activities and occupational therapy care team meetings. The position is salaried, and the employee may be expected to work above their FTE. Assignments may vary within the employee’s professional scope, duties, and licensure.

Requirements

• Master’s or doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current Illinois licensure as an Occupational Therapist.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for interacting with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Ability to lift and move patients and equipment safely and assist with mobility needs.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills, with attention to detail and patient safety.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in a healthcare or rehabilitation setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive evaluations of patients’ physical, cognitive, and functional abilities.
• Develop customized treatment plans focused on mobility, strength, coordination, and daily living skills.
• Provide therapeutic interventions, including exercises, activities, and adaptive equipment use.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, and other multidisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care.
• Educate patients and families about therapy goals, techniques, and ways to continue progress outside therapy sessions.
• Monitor and document patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as needed.
• Comply with healthcare regulations, safety protocols, and documentation standards.
• Supervise and guide Occupational Therapist Assistants and other support staff as needed.
• Meet the stated productivity expectations for outpatient, inpatient rehabilitation, and acute care.
• Participate in quality improvement efforts, such as journal clubs, in-services, Magnet activities, and chart auditing.
• Demonstrate flexibility with assignments within professional scope, duties, and licensure.
• Participate in occupational therapy care team meetings, case conferences, and continuing education.
• Perform administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, answering phones, and filing paperwork as needed.
• Restock supplies and report equipment needs.
• Participate in designated inpatient or outpatient marketing programs.
• Contribute to community health initiatives and educational programs.
• Mentor or support occupational therapy interns or new staff as needed.
• Pursue ongoing professional development through workshops, conferences, and other educational opportunities.

Benefits

• Paid time off programs for employees at 0.5 to 1.0 FTE.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits for employees at 0.5 to 1.0 FTE.
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Paid leave hours accrued as employees work for employees at 0.001 to 0.49 FTE.
• Premium pay such as shift differential and on-call pay.
• Opportunity for annual performance-based increases.
• Employee well-being programs and career development programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level